World War Iwas the world's first "total war." Although large-scale wars like the Napoleonic wars had ranged across many territories, the scale of the World War I was unprecedented. It was also the first war between modern, industrialized nations and mechanized warfare saw new and terrifying weapons deployed for the first time, including airplanes, tanks, zeppelins, giant warships, and poison ga…
Travel through time and discover the people and events that have shaped our world.
Join baby shark, mama shark, daddy shark and more underwater friends in this silly story based on the family-favourite song.
In 1066 the most significant battle on English soil took place some 6 miles north-west of Hastings. A king would die on the battlefield and a new dynasty would be established. The fighting exemplified the superiority of an all-arms combined attack employing foot soldiers, cavalry and archers against massed infantry. To understand what happened and why- read Battle Story
100,000 years ago, at least six human species inhabited the earth. Today there is just one. Us. Homo sapiens. How did our species succeed in the battle for dominance? Why did our foraging ancestors come together to create cities and kingdoms? How did we come to believe in gods, nations and human rights; to trust money, books and laws; and to be enslaved by bureaucracy, timetables and consume…
Discover how George Stephenson's dream of a steam-powered railway changed the world. Look inside a locomotive to understand how the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the railroads helped to shape the history of America. Read how the electric and diesel power provided more speed and efficiency, and take a glimpse into the future to see how trains keep transforming how we travel! DK Eyewitnes…
This is no ordinary book. This is everything you need to know about all kinds of reptiles, from colourful chameleons and the giant prehistoric snake, titanoboa.
What happens after you flush the toilet? Discover the amazing hidden world of underground pipes and smelly sewers in this fascinating illustrated children's book. Everyone has wondered exactly what happens to their poo after it is flushed down the toilet. It disappears as if by magic - but there's a lot more going on than meets the eye! This book takes young readers through each stage of the…